Quotations Books

Its neat to see pixs of San Fran back in the days. I love this style, the pictures are large and the calendar dates are still big and clear.

Love the historic photos. The calendar area could be larger. Overall, a wonderful product.

Just some of the reasons why I love San Francisco were in this book,the picture book was well done ,such an unique city and the photos told so much of its story

Compiled and edited by Peter Bernen, Vintage San Francisco is an absorbing presentation of black-and-white historical photographs of San Francisco taken by members of Moulin Studios, especially California's premier photographer Gabriel Moulin (1872-1945). These images range from the ruin left by the Great Quake of 1906, to images of the glorious Golden Gate. A few simple quotes about this grand city embellish the captivating images. Vintage San Francisco is an excellent and inspirational photographic tribute to one of California's most historically important and influential cities.

There's nothing much to say. A Good book is a GOOD BOOK! This is an essential if you want to understand more about vocal pedagogy.

I read it over a weekend - and I feel inspired!!! This is defiately one little book i am going to open again and again!

This is a great book to have around as a singer. It consists of many brilliant soundbites and thoughts to the art of singing. It is not meant to be read from ront to back at any given time, but rather, it should be opened up randomly to any section, and be read to get an idea to keep in mind while singing.

I am currently in training with someone that I can only describe as a disciple of Lamperti. He is almost always quoting him during lessons. Someone else said that the book is mostly a philosophical work. This is true - Lamperti does not try to give an explanation of "how" to accomplish the noble goals laid out in the book. There is no book that can do this, since singing is so esoteric and difficult to teach. In the art of singing, we seek invisible goals via musculatures that can only be influenced through suggestion, and indirectly at that. I must say personally that I think this book belongs on the shelf of every student of singing. Since most of what we do as singers is influenced HEAVILY by our thoughts, this book is indeed a help. It provides the context out of which technical facility can advance.

Lamperti was a famous voice teacher in the "old school" of bel canto. The wisdom found in this small book is best suited for the person who already is a singer, and is looking for sage advice about the "art." This is provided in small statements and paragraphs - rather like "info-bytes" from a great master. The beginner may end up with more questions than answers. The more advanced singer will want to make this a book to "live with" over a period of many years. A book for the "New Age" from a sage of old.

Loved this book! There's something here for everyone. I've been giving copies to friends as gifts. It's unusual to read such honest in-depth interviews with well known people. Unlike other works of this kind, this book is refreshingly direct, has no hype, and really gets to the bottom of some important and often controversial ideas without sounding preachy or defensive. In her conversation with physicist Michio Kaku, the author even manages to make advanced physics not only understandable but exciting, ironic, and amusing.

If you've ever wanted to have a conversation with someone whose work or ideas intrigued, then Voices of Truth is a great book for you. When you read it, you feel as though you are the one engrossed in the conversations. Journalist Nina Diamond asked 14 of our world's most intriguing people the same kinds of questions I would have asked had I been there. This book was the next best thing. She tackles very thought provoking issues and ideas often with humor and great wit that makes you feel each of her subjects--from James Redfield to Arun Ghandi-really opened up. Interesting and easy to read.

One of the most reader-friendly attributes of Voices of Truth is that you can read it - be entertained - and be informed while still having the ability to PUT IT ASIDE before you've finish it cover to cover. The writer's collection of interviews is assembled in such a way that while on a recent business trip, I was able to read selected segments completely from beginning to end - feel fulfilled - go on to other things and then come back to the book - over and over until I had completed reading the entire colletion of interviews. The Q & A style of this book made it seem as though I was in the room with the author and the interviewees. Quite extraordinary! Kudos to the author for presenting such a grand collection of impressive subjects!

Here is a collection of in-depth interviews with some of today's most visionary and progressive figures. From "the usual suspects" (Deepak Chopra, Carolyn Myss, et. al.) to folks like Arun Gandhi (grandson of the Mahatma) and pioneering neuroscientist Deborah Mash, these lengthy interviews provide a superb glimpse into the minds and thoughts of these controversial "truth-speakers." Most charming of all is author Diamond's down-to-earth, conversational, and at times genuinely humorous style. Don't miss her questioning Arun Gandhi about his grandfather's loincloth! Highly recommended.

Excellent book of selected quotes from various early Church Fathers. I found the book very enlightening and refreshing and am extremely glad I bought this book.

Arguably the best introduction ever to the prayers and quotes of the early Christians, "The Way of the Fathers" complements Mike Aquilina's earlier book, "The Fathers of the Church: Introduction to the First Christian Teachers."

The early Christians are the 'founding fathers' of the Church that lived from right after the apostolic age through the middle of the eighth century. About 50 ancient writers are quoted, among them are the Great Doctors of the Church: St. Gregory the Great, St. Ambrose of Milan, St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Jerome, St. John Chrysostom, St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory of Nazianzus, and St. Athanasius.

"The Way of the Fathers" is a compilation of 1,000 prayers, quotes, sayings, and poems. Most are one or two lines, and the longest is about 100 words. They are divided into about 50 chapters or themes, such as Creation, Human Nature, The Search, Prayer, Worship, Contemplation, Angels, Mary, and Glory.

What makes of The "Way of the Fathers" a unique treasure is that Mike Aquilina has edited the language into Modern English so that it is accessible to everyone.

Who should read it? Those who are starting their journey, those who want an introduction to the early Christians, and those who want an introduction to eastern Christian spirituality.

Buy the book.

More than witty little slogans, this is a collection of some of the most profound thought shared concerning the God who loved us so much that he gave us His son. Meditating on these words cannot but provide a deeper appreciation and love for our Maker. Mr. Aquilina's passion for the Fathers of the Church is infectious and his selections in this work are some of the vast riches of that great cloud of witnesses (Heb 12:1). They are arranged by topics such as creation, God, the will of God, sacred scripture, pleasure, suffering, the eucharist, evangelization, and many more.

In the early history of the Church, it seems God gave special graces to those first Christian thinkers and their work is as fresh and thought-provoking today as it was then. We do well to return to that wellspring of Christian thought again and again. Mr. Aquilina makes those trips to the well more accessible to all of us with this wealth of our Fathers. Meditative prayer that truly seeks to know the Father will truly find a start here. A handy reference for stirring us up to love and good works fed by a life devoted to prayer.

This collection of quotes by the Church Fathers is thought provoking and inspiring. The quotes are arranged by subject, such as Eucharist, Persecution, Suffering, etc., making this book very easy to read. If you enjoy powerful concepts presented in a few short words, you'll love this book!

Recently I aquired this book for myself and found it to be helpful in all aspects of life. My children, ages 14 and 15, need words of wisdom from time to time and I can always find the right quote in "Winning Words". I would recommend this book to amyone who works with young people, such as teachers, coaches and most of all parents.

Recently I aquired this book for myself and found it to be helpful in all aspects of my life. My children, ages 14 and 15, need words of wisdom from time to time and I can always find the right quote in "Winning Words". I would recomend this to anyone who works with young people such as teachers, coaches, and most of all parents. I was able to find the republished copy directly from the author at ASAP, Inc. P. O. Box 25 Novi, MI 48376-0025 for just 12.95, but it was well worth the money!

I love this book because it has helped me in all my athletics! I was a gymnast for 4 years, and just made the Varsity Cheerleading Squad as a Freshman! This book is not only good for guys, but is wonderful for girls. I use it in my daily life!

A source of real encouragement in a form for any age to be inspired by. Mr Bielat's book on winning words of champions... was an immediate interest when I first read lines from it to see if I should purchase it. Well worth the investment. Soooooo... next I went back to the bookstore to buy another copy after learning that someone in my family fell in love with a quote from the book. That person passed it on. This indicates the book's value in spreading encouragement to others wherever I go. It is a good size to carry and easy to read and find examples of a wide variety. A really inspired book....probably from the author's spouse, Lois. Good reading anytime.

As George quotes on his web site, "If you want to change what's happening in your life, you have to change what you feed your mind." In a small, easy-to-read book, George has compiled a wealth of wisdom to feed your mind that will enrich your life, energize your personal and business relationships and hone your sales skills. Whether your business is sales of a product or service, or just selling yourself and your ideas, you will gain from his proven sales techniques and insightful understanding of human nature. George has a passion for helping people utilize their unique gifts and reach their potential. This book is a great "first step" for those beginning the journey, and a practical refresher for those who desire to achieve and maintain a level of peak performance.

"Wise Moves" is filled with lots of tips that are made even more meaningful by great illustrations from the lives of the author and other notable people. You can read this book in small bites if you want, but I quarantee that once you start, you'll want to keep feasting! "Wise Moves" goes beyond mere sales tips to include strategies for your personal and spiritual life. This book not only empowers, it inspires!

As an Author, Coach, and Motivational Speaker I read alot of books about people, their motivations, and their relationships. Wise Moves provides loads of education and inspiration in the form of 60 short stories. The first 20 are about life, the second 20 about sales, and the last 20 are stirring quotes from people like Ghandi, John F. Kennedy, and Leonardo Da Vinci.

Some of my favorites are:

Power Physiology - Creating a physical presence that speaks of success.

Involving the prospect in the sales presentation - engaging them at multiple sensory levels allows us to judge their interest by watching their actions

Victor Frankel - The last of the human freedoms is to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances.

I agree with the statement that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Wise Moves is a book that gives me 60 opportunities to be ready for a teacher to appear. Buy yourself a copy today.

I REALLY like this book! I'll admit I'm a sucker for the quick tip format because I like being able to pick up a book like this and get a payoff in just a few minutes.

Ludwig has packed this book with excellent advice and he has organized it so it is instantly accessible. The guy obviously has a lot of experience and he shares it very effectively.

I've read lots of self-help books by some of the top authors; I've moved my cheese and swam with the FISH! But this book is as good as or better than most of the books I've read in the past couple of years.

And so it goes, page after page. You'll find your favorites.

"Habit is habit, and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed sownstairs a step at a time." Pudd'nhead Wilson 1894, ch 6.

There's how Mr. Ayres presents them from a variety of sources, Twain's books as well as speeches, his notebook and essays and a few from letters and some listed as attributed to him. I have a nice collection of books on my favorite subjects but this simple one, nothing fancy, is one I go back to time and again. I find myself quoting him in various contexts and glad that I know the quotes. the art of Mr. Ayres is to cull out the various quotes from so many sources. Twain said them, Ayres found them and put them together very sensibly by catagories such as Heroism, Music andd Right and Wrong. It's an A to Z compendium. You'll find plenty of lively, homespun quotes that often feel like the very heart of the American character. Can't go wrong with this book.

Enjoy few quotes from this humorous book, then go and buy a copy:

ADVERTISING

During his days as a journalist, the young Mark Twain once edited a small newspaper in Missouri. A subscriber wrote in, saying that he had found a spider in his paper and asked whether this was a sign of good or bad uck. Twain answered:

"Dear Subscriber: Finding a spider in your paper was neither good luck nor bad luck for you. The spider was merely looking over our paper to see which merchant is not advertising so that he can go to that store, spin his web across the door and lead a life of undisturbed peace ever afterward."

ADVICE

It is beter to give than receive - especially advice. Mark Twain was always willing to donate free advice to the needy and the unsuspecting. "It's notble to be good", he said, "and it's nobler to teach others to be good, and less trouble."

Whenever you find that you are on the side of majority, it is time to reform (- or pause and reflect).

BELIEFS

If the man doesn't believe as we do, we say he is a crank, and that settles it. I mean, it does nowadays, because now we can't burn him.

SURGERY

Mark Twain offered this advice on the proper state of mind for undergoing surgery: "Console yourself with the reflection that you are giving the doctor pleasure, and that he is getting paid for it."

INSULTS

When Mark Twain disapproved of someone, he was not likely o keep it a secret. A remark he made on hearing of the death of an annoying person is typical:

"He has done a thing for me which I wouldn't even have done for myself. If he will only stay dead now I will call the account square and drop the grudge I bear him."

A hilarious book of qoutes, sayings, and one-liners only Mark Twain could have the genious to create.

A qoute from Adam, the first of many: Adam was but human - this explains it all. He did not want the apple for the apple's sake, he wanted it only because it was forbidden. The mistake was in not forbidding the serpent; then he would have eaten the serpent.

From Adam, the wit and humor only becomes more hysterical, more riveting, more evident; and we soon discover the true intelligence of Mark Twain. He was not an ordinary man; for no mere ordinary man could have thought, and often dared, to utter such words as Mark Twain, in the era in which he lived.

The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain contains some of his most outrageous qoutes, either written within his books, or his journals, and spanning more than four decades. A great read, which you don't have to start at the beginning, and work your way to the end. And a perfect way to escape the drollery of prime time television.

Mark Twain captures human nature at it's best and worst in this book. The collection of quotes by Twain "alphabetically" comment honestly on topics ranging from adultery to government to money to youth. Such insight into humanity rarely comes along in a lifetime (or several lifetimes!) His words in truly reflect society during his lifespan and, as I have reread this book several times, the passages reflect society today. This book is an "easy read" as it contains memorable quotes as well as portions of a variety of speeches, papers and books/stories Mr. Twian wrote. You can read the entire book at one sitting or glance through it if you have a few minutes to spare and still feel the impact of his writings , thus finding yourself highly amused by his insight. You can pick up the book again at a later time and enjoy it as much as before. The "authors"/collectors/writers of this book are to be applauded.

I have found the candidness in this wonderful book refreshing! I now know what to keep on hand, and mail at random to my friends and associates that need a good laugh, a subtle smile and something to relate to! Thank you for keeping us smiling B.J.!

This is a book that thoroughly enjoyed, and I want all my friends to enjoy it too. I keep finding reasons to give it to people. It is a very enjoyable read, plus it is beautifully presented. There are so many great quotes in it, many that I had never heard before. After reading it through, I have it on my desk, and I just keep picking it up, flipping through , reading a page, and laughing out loud. Very handy for those mid-afternoon lulls, when you need a little inspirational or humor pick-me-up. I highly recommend it!

Witty Words from wise Women, by B.J. Gallagher, is a treasure that women will want to buy for all their girlfriends-and themselves.

The book's 13 sections target topics such as:

o men ("The cock may crow, but it's the hen that lays the eggs." Margaret Thatcher)

o love and marriage ("Men who have a pierced ear are better prepared for marriage-they've experienced pain and bought jewelry." Rita Rudner)

o struggle and disappointment ("The hardest years in life are those between 10 and 70." Helen Hayes, spoken when she was 82)

o success ("They say getting thin is the best revenge. Success is much better." Oprah Winfrey)

o empowerment "(I'm tough, ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay." Madonna)

But some of the brightest diamonds in this slim book are the insightful, perceptive and witty words introducing each of the sections. Those are the words of its author--B.J. Gallagher.

This is the most fun, wise and enjoyable break during the day I have found in ages. It's small and packed with inspiration and so easy just to flip open anywhere for a giggle or a thought provoking moment. I have taken it on business and pleasure trips and shared it with associates, friends and strangers. Even my husband loves it. It has become my new perfect gift for my mom, sister and all my girl friends. I absolutely love it.

You need to read this book to figure out that you didn't need to read this book.
Zen To Go is a compendium of those OMG flashes of insight when words can almost kind of describe the truth of things and maybe-just-maybe you figured something real out. It's a bunch of contradictions(nothing is everything is nothing), a bunch of humor(Yogi Berra is quoted a lot), and all else inbetween.
It's the best book I've ever read or ever will read without a doubt, because when I first flipped through it's pages, in a Borders bookstore on a non day, an older, wiser me flipped back.

very zen in itself, and admittedly a "finger pointing at the moon", this book gives a great flavor of zen and shows zen's varied forms as well as zen's freedom from a particular time. Great concept, great quotes, great book.

very zen in itself, and admittedly a "finger pointing at the moon", this book gives a great flavor of zen and shows zen's varied forms as well as zen's freedom from a particular time. Great concept, great quotes, great book.

Lighthearted but impressive collection of quotations on all aspecs of Zen from Life to Death, BC to modern day, & everything in between. A great place to start searching for those aspects of Zen philosophy which interest you. Quips from Yogi Berra to the Buddha make this a wide-ranging and sometimes moving collection I've read time and time again.

This little book is perfect to give to girlfriends for any occasion! It is filled with fun quotes and quips that will make you laugh - all of us women can relate!

0 to Bitch in 10 Seconds or Less is the perfect addition to brighten up a woman's day! This book had me smiling from the first to last page. I couldn't help but laugh out loud and share the quotes with my friends. Ms. Hatch has put together a fine collection which will make any woman feel proud to be so!Whenever I need to cheer up, I just take out the book, and read a few of my favorite quotes. Every woman,from teens to adults, should own a copy of this book and keep it close!

The title of this book caught my eye, & I scooped it right up. Filled with funny snippets, amusing quotes & entertaining thoughts, this is a great book. Perfect for giving to friends & as an eye-catching coffee table book, its light reading & anecdotes will put a smile on anyone's face - bitch or not!